Washington’s Red Mountain grows some of the most sought after grapes in the country. This desert climate area really shows how great fruit can come from diverse property. I met up with JJ Williams, General Manager at Kiona Vineyard and Winery at their extraordinary tasting room to learn more about this area. JJ is a wealth of information and best of all he represents family, a key word in wine. My photos in the video barely tell the story.

You can also hear JJ on our Vino Lingo segment defining the term “Flavor Listing”.

Learn more by visiting kionawine.com

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This week on our Vino Lingo segment we feature JJ Williams, General Manager, Kiona Vineyards, Red Mountain, Washington, defining the term “Flavor Listing”.  Learn more by visiting kionawine.com

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I love Ohio wines and for those in the know, the state has an extensive history in wine growing dating back to the early 1800’s. Take the time to check out Leon Adams book The Wines of America, if you can find it, to learn more. Way back in 2012 I interviewed Art and Doreen Pietrzyk (Podcast 75) , owners of St Joseph Vineyard in Madison, Ohio. Today I’m back and the vineyard name has remained, Baci Winery is the grower and Lauren Fiala is the Winemaker. Lauren has a great appreciation of Ohio wine as well as the history of this vineyard. Wine education is one of her many passions but that really shouldn’t be a surprise.

You can also hear Lauren on our Vino Lingo segment defining the term “Heroic Viticulture”

Learn more by visiting baciwinery.com

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